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"Aretha Louise Franklin" (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She has been called for many years "The Queen of Soul", but many also call her 'Lady Soul,' as well as the more affectionate 'Sister Ree.' She is renowned for her soul recordings but is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, gospel, and even opera. She is widely acclaimed for her passionate, soulful vocal style, which is aided by a massive and powerful vocal range. ....more

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Aretha Franklin's PETA payout

Mar 27, 2008, 13:00 GMT

Aretha Franklins PETA payout
Aretha Franklin's $19,000 tax bill will be paid by PETA if she promises never to wear fur again. ... more

Aretha Franklin's property tax problems

Mar 14, 2008, 18:43 GMT

Aretha Franklins property tax problems
Detroit News is reporting that the Wayne County property records reveal the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is in danger of losing her mansion overlooking the Detroit Golf Club over $450.57 in unpaid taxes from 2005. ... more

First Beyoncé's dad, now PETA upset with Aretha Franklin

Feb 18, 2008, 0:29 GMT

First Beyoncés dad, now PETA upset with Aretha Franklin
First there was the Grammys 'queen incident' where Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin took umbrage with Beyoncé honoring Tina Turner as the 'queen.' ... more

Soul scrappers Aretha and Beyoncé's dad?

Feb 15, 2008, 19:09 GMT

Soul scrappers Aretha and Beyoncés dad?
The queen of soul took umbrage to Beyoncé's calling Tina Turner 'the queen.' ... more

Album Review: Aretha Franklin – ‘Rare & Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul’

Oct 31, 2007, 12:49 GMT

Album Review: Aretha Franklin – ‘Rare & Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul’
Aretha Franklin is the queen and never has a performer earned such a title as she has.  Her vocals have power even if they’re considered outtakes or demos.  So you may have been expecting something less with these tracks, but you’d be mistaken.  ... more

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